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| Photo by Darla S Tamulitis, La Vita Loca Photography, Copyright 2026 All Rights Reserved |
By Robert H Kelly
Copyright 2026 All Rights Reserved
HOUSTON, TEXAS (May 2, 2026) Houston Dynamo FC continued their strong run of form Saturday night, earning a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids at Shell Energy Stadium. The result marks Houston’s fifth win in its last six matches across all competitions.
The breakthrough came in the 72nd minute, courtesy of Lawrence Ennali (shown above). After a Colorado clearance fell outside the box, the German forward controlled the ball and unleashed a powerful right-footed strike from roughly 30 yards out. The shot found the back of the net, giving Houston the decisive edge and securing Ennali’s third goal of the season.
Defensively, Houston delivered a disciplined performance. Goalkeeper Jonathan Bond recorded his third clean sheet of the year, finishing with two crucial saves. His most important moment came early in the second half, when he reacted quickly to deny a close-range header from Dante Sealy in the 51st minute, preserving the scoreless draw at the time.
Houston controlled much of the match, particularly in the opening half, where they held Colorado without a shot while generating several opportunities of their own. Midfielder Jack McGlynn tested goalkeeper Zack Steffen with a long-range effort in the 20th minute, while a well-worked attacking sequence minutes later forced Steffen into another save.
The Dynamo continued to press after halftime. Ezequiel Ponce and Mateusz Bogusz each found looks on goal, but Colorado’s defense managed to keep the match level until Ennali’s moment of brilliance.
With momentum building, Houston now turns its attention to a high-profile road matchup against Los Angeles FC on May 10. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. CT as the Dynamo look to extend their impressive run.
